Good morning, Southfield.

Crumbl Cookies shuttered 57 stores nationwide in 2026 due to slowing sales, yet no Michigan outlet is set to close & its 26 local spots remain open for residents.

Local travel experts said holiday airfares have risen 23% to 26% due to higher fuel costs and fewer seats, and they advise booking on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays to lower costs; the experts also recommend considering off-peak international trips and booking return flights before the New Year price spike.

Overnight Oct. 21-22, the Orionid meteor shower will show 10 to 20 fast meteors per hour over clear Michigan skies as locals enjoy views from dark sky parks (bring warm clothes).

Wayne and Oakland County voters will decide on a 10-year 0.2 mill levy on the November ballot to fund the Detroit Historical Society museums.

If approved, residents will get free museum admission and support ongoing public history programs.

The Lions will push safety Brian Branch during Tuesday's practice to test his readiness and determine his defensive snap range before his return against the Packers this weekend at Ford Field.

Branch, recovering from a 10-month Achilles injury, will add depth to the team’s defense.

More than a dozen former Wolverines will start the NBA season tonight, including Morez Johnson Jr. (Dallas Mavericks), Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors), and Duncan Robinson (Detroit Pistons), while several players also join teams overseas, marking a strong Michigan presence in pro basketball.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said the team will rotate center duties between returning free agent Cade Mays + replacement Juice Scruggs, who has shown strong play, as they prepare for their game against the Packers this week.